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Here’s when Phoenix’s Metrocenter mall will be demolished

Openings & Closings

Here’s when Phoenix’s Metrocenter mall will be demolished

The iconic mall isn't long for the world.

By Benjamin Leatherman

Scottsdale City Council hopeful once mistook YMCA campers for migrants

Politics

Scottsdale City Council hopeful once mistook YMCA campers for migrants

By TJ L'Heureux

10 songs about methheads and speed freaks

Lists

10 songs about methheads and speed freaks

By Melissa Fossum

The 16 worst songs to reach number one

Lists

The 16 worst songs to reach number one

By Serene Dominic

The 6 best Tim Walz zingers from Kamala Harris’ rally in Arizona

Election

The 6 best Tim Walz zingers from Kamala Harris’ rally in Arizona

By Morgan Fischer

Luke Bryan will headline the 2025 Coors Light Birds Nest in Scottsdale

Country Music

Luke Bryan will headline the 2025 Coors Light Birds Nest in Scottsdale

By Benjamin Leatherman

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Here are the Arizona lawmakers who missed the most work in 2024

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Here are the Arizona lawmakers who missed the most work in 2024

By Morgan Fischer

Readers react to Chandler building first affordable housing since 1972

Housing

Readers react to Chandler building first affordable housing since 1972

By Morgan Fischer

Review: Phoenix's urban sprawl is no match for Lectric's new e-bike

Cycling

Review: Phoenix's urban sprawl is no match for Lectric's new e-bike

By Adrianna Nine

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Hãnai Coffee, a cafe aimed at helping foster youth, closes in Phoenix

Food & Drink News

Hãnai Coffee, a cafe aimed at helping foster youth, closes in Phoenix

By Tirion Boan

These 8 new restaurants are now open in metro Phoenix

Food & Drink News

These 8 new restaurants are now open in metro Phoenix

By Tirion Boan

8 Phoenix dining deals to help you save this back-to-school season

Food & Drink News

8 Phoenix dining deals to help you save this back-to-school season

By Sara Crocker

Thai pop-up Wanwaan says goodbye for now, announces final dates

Food & Drink News

Thai pop-up Wanwaan says goodbye for now, announces final dates

By Sara Crocker

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Break dancing’s Olympic debut brings street culture to the world stage

Sports

Break dancing’s Olympic debut brings street culture to the world stage

By Jennifer Goldberg

‘Wicked’ at ASU Gammage four-day flash presale starts Thursday

Theater

‘Wicked’ at ASU Gammage four-day flash presale starts Thursday

By Jennifer Goldberg

Here’s when to see the Perseid meteor shower over Arizona this weekend

Science

Here’s when to see the Perseid meteor shower over Arizona this weekend

By Benjamin Leatherman

Music

Megadeth brought the noise at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

Concert Reviews

Megadeth brought the noise at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

By Tom Reardon

The Beast in Tempe canceled its concerts for the summer. Here's why

Venues

The Beast in Tempe canceled its concerts for the summer. Here's why

By Benjamin Leatherman

Bright Eyes to kick off 2025 tour in Phoenix in January

Just Announced

Bright Eyes to kick off 2025 tour in Phoenix in January

By Jennifer Goldberg

Tinashe Phoenix concert set for The Van Buren in October

Just Announced

Tinashe Phoenix concert set for The Van Buren in October

By Jennifer Goldberg

Upcoming Concerts

Train & REO Speedwagon

Wed., Sept. 11, 6:25pm at Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre

$36-$150.50

Why?

Wed., Sept. 11, 7:30pm at The Rebel Lounge

$22/$25

Matisse

Wed., Sept. 11, 8pm at The Van Buren

$49.50-$64.50

Mother Tierra

Wed., Sept. 11, 9pm at Valley Bar

free

Cannabis

Mushroom laws are fueling psychedelic comeback. Is Arizona next?

Drugs

Mushroom laws are fueling psychedelic comeback. Is Arizona next?

By Benjamin Y. Fong | The Conversation

Arizona poised to provide MDMA therapy to first responders with PTSD

Drugs

Arizona poised to provide MDMA therapy to first responders with PTSD

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Marijuana

Weed recall: Mint OG concentrate extract tests positive for pesticide

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